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Auction: 15041 - The "Sentosa" Collection of Straits Settlements, Malayan States, Labuan, North Borneo and Sarawak sale during the International Exhibition
Lot: 1071

British Post Office in Siam (Bangkok)
Covers
1884 (3 June) envelope, with disinfection slits, to Norway, bearing 2c. pale rose and 6c. lilac, both tied by firm's oval violet chop and clear "bangkok" c.d.s., showing Singapore Paid transit c.d.s. (8.6) in red and Christiana arrival d.s. (21.7). A rare and attractive franking to a most unusual destination. A magnificent exhibition item of the highest calibre. Photo

Sold for
SG$40,000